Bill
Bill > S1450
US S1450
US S1450Department of Veterans Affairs Emergency Medical Staffing Recruitment and Retention Act
summary
Introduced
05/21/2015
05/21/2015
In Committee
05/21/2015
05/21/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2017
01/03/2017
Introduced Session
114th Congress
Bill Summary
Department of Veterans Affairs Emergency Medical Staffing Recruitment and Retention Act This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to modify the hours of employment for a physician or physician assistant appointed in the VA on a full-time basis to more or less than 80 hours in a biweekly pay period provided the employee's total hours of employment in a calendar year do not exceed 2,080.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the Department of Veterans Affairs Emergency Medical Staffing Recruitment and Retention Act, allows the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to adjust the work hours for full-time physicians and physician assistants employed by the VA. Specifically, it permits these medical professionals to work more or less than the standard 80 hours within a two-week pay period, as long as their total annual work hours do not exceed 2,080. This change aims to provide flexibility in staffing emergency medical services within the VA system, potentially improving recruitment and retention of essential medical personnel.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. (on 09/16/2015)
Official Document
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/senate-bill/1450/all-info | 05/23/2015 |
| BillText | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-114s1450is/pdf/BILLS-114s1450is.pdf | 06/04/2015 |
| Bill | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-114s1450is/pdf/BILLS-114s1450is.pdf.pdf | 06/04/2015 |
Loading...